"Wag-Zak" (Korean여름 한 조각; lit. A Piece of Summer) is a song by South Korean girl group Lovelyz, released as the group's first non-album digital single. The single was released on July 1, 2018 by Woollim Entertainment and distributed by Kakao M (formerly LOEN Entertainment). Only seven members participated in this single as Jin was absent due to health issues.

"Wag-Zak"
Single by Lovelyz
LanguageKorean
ReleasedJuly 1, 2018 (2018-07-01)
Recorded2018
Genre
Length3:31
Label
Composer(s)
  • Razer (Strike)
  • Hongdi
Lyricist(s)Seo Ji-eum
Producer(s)Lee Jung-yeop (exec.)
Lovelyz singles chronology
"That Day"
(2018)
"Wag-Zak"
(2018)
"Lost N Found"
(2018)
Music video
"Wag-Zak" on YouTube

Composition

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"Wag-Zak" was written by Seo Ji-eum and composed by Razer (Strike), Hongdi, and Jaeripoteo.[2] It was described by Billboard as vibrant tropical house beat song with a breezy melody that bounces along rhythmically towards its refreshing chorus and the sudden pronouncement of the titular phrase.[3]

Background and release

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On June 21, Woollim Entertainment announced that Lovelyz would release their special digital single titled "Wag-Zak". It was also announced that Jin would not partake in the promotions due to health issues.[4] Lovelyz performed "Wag-Zak" for the first time at Mnet's M Countdown on June 28,[5] following in the various music program for a week. Their digital single "Wag-Zak" was released on July 1, complemented by a music video, marking their first summer release.[6]

Music video

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The music video for "Wag-Zak" was released on July 1. The video shows the members of Lovelyz hanging out together on a resort, enjoying games, cocktails, water gun fights, and more.[3] Jin did not appear in the music video due to health issues.

Track listing

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No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Wag-Zak" (여름 한 조각)Seo Ji-eum
  • Razer (Strike)
  • Hongdi
  • Jarry Potter
  • Razer (Strike)
  • Hongdi
3:31
Total length:3:31

Charts

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Chart (2018) Peak
position
South Korea (Gaon)[7] 95
South Korea (Billboard Hot 100)[8] 92

Release history

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Region Date Format Label
South Korea July 1, 2018 Digital download
Various

References

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  1. ^ "Lovelyz Enjoys the Summertime in Beachy Music Video For 'Wag-Zak': Watch". Billboard. June 2, 2018. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
  2. ^ "[Single] Wag-Zak by Lovelyz on MelOn. Song Information". www.melon.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2018-09-09.
  3. ^ a b "Lovelyz Enjoys the Summertime in Beachy Music Video For 'Wag-Zak': Watch". Billboard. September 9, 2018. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
  4. ^ "[공식입장] 러블리즈 JIN, 일시 활동중단 "건강문제...당분간 7인체제" (전문)". MYDAILY (in Korean). Naver. June 21, 2018.
  5. ^ "'엠카' 러블리즈 '여름 한 조각' 최초공개..청량감 폭발". Star News (in Korean). June 28, 2018. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
  6. ^ "[SS뮤직]'여름 한 조각' 러블리즈, '선무대 후음원' 이색 컴백 행보로 시선집중". Sports Seoul (in Korean). July 2, 2018. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
  7. ^ "Gaon Digital Chart". July 7, 2018.
  8. ^ "Billboard Korea Chart". July 9, 2018.